motor fuel theft; classifications
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
Senate Bill 1540 updates Arizona law to specifically define and classify offenses related to motor fuel theft. It establishes different felony levels depending on the method used and the quantity of fuel stolen. The bill clarifies what constitutes unauthorized access or tampering with fuel dispensers, including electronic manipulation.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘motor fuel’ for the purpose of the law.
- Classifies theft of motor fuel as a crime.
- Specifies penalties for different methods of theft (electronic, physical tampering, or unauthorized access).
- Establishes a class 6 felony for stealing over 50 gallons of fuel using electronic manipulation.
- Classifies physical tampering with dispensers as a class 5 felony.
- Addresses unauthorized access to fuel dispenser components.
- Outlines prohibited actions involving retail fuel dispensers.
- Defines ‘retail fuel dispenser’ for legal purposes.
Who is affected
- Fuel retailers
- Motor fuel distributors
- Individuals engaging in motor fuel theft
- Law enforcement agencies
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Creates a specific legal classification for motor fuel theft.
- Increases the severity of penalties for stealing large quantities of fuel electronically.
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